EDUCATION bosses have launched a new inquiry into fresh allegations a high school supply teacher made sexually suggestive comments to female students and staff.

As the Advertiser reported last week, the father of a 15-year-old girl said she had been approached on several occasions by Moorside High School maths teacher Anthony Tyldesley who made 'inappropriate remarks' to her.

An inquiry was launched and concluded last Friday. On Monday, the paper learnt Mr Tyldesley had left his post at the school.

Now the Advertiser can reveal a new inquiry has been launched into claims he had also made inappropriate remarks to five other pupils and two female members of staff.

A spokesperson for the school said: "We take all allegations of this nature extremely seriously. There is an investigation underway into allegations about remarks made by a former supply teacher at Moorside High School. This investigation is continuing."

The original allegations came to light in early October after the father was told by his daughter, Mr Tyldesley had made several comments of a sexual nature to her in the school playground as she was sheltering from the rain with friends.

The father complained to headteacher Charles Mills and then contacted the paper because he was unhappy that the teacher was still working at the East Lancashire Road School.

He said: "I was not happy this man was in school while an investigation into my complaints was being conducted by the school, Salford's children's services and the police.

"That's why I contacted the Advertiser. I wasn't being told anything by the school. If I hadn't told the paper I'm sure they would've kept him in school and monitored him.

"However, when Mr Mills told me on Monday, November 13 that he had left, I was happy and said 'You have made the right decision'.

"I am now waiting for a letter from him later this week, in which he promises to explain why he has left.

"But I am also concerned to learn that five other girls made complaints about this teacher's behaviour and that he is also alleged to have made similar sexual remarks to two female members of staff."

Mrs Lesley Auger, Salford secretary for the National Union of Teachers, said she had received no complaints from her members at Moorside.

She added: "This could either be because no member of staff was contacted by this teacher or because the issues had been dealt with satisfactorily by the school itself."

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that they have a complaint of inappropriate comments made at the school and said: "There is no criminal investigation underway into this case, however we are working closely with partner agencies to consider any potential protection issues."

Salford's lead member for children and young services, Councillor John Warmisham added: "This is an issue which is currently the responsibility of the school and the school governors who employ the staff.

"We cannot comment while an inquiry is current but once it is ended, I expect to receive a report and, should it be necessary, safeguards will be implemented."